AURA DWELL : Bento Lunch Boxes Explained; Easy Indian Recipes for Busy Parents on the Go

April 18, 2025

Bento Box Bliss: Popular, Easy & High-Quality Lunch Solutions for Happy Kids!

Bento box lunches are the popular trend revolutionizing kids' lunchtime! Moving beyond the traditional, these organized containers offer an incredibly easy and convenient way to pack a diverse and appealing meal in one go. At AURA DWELL, we love how bento boxes unlock endless creative possibilities for delicious and visually exciting kids' lunches. Say goodbye to sad sandwiches and hello to happy faces!

1. Roti & Veggie Delight Bento by AURA DWELL

Pack small, soft whole wheat rotis (can be rolled up or cut into fun shapes). Include a dry vegetable preparation like aloo gobi (potato and cauliflower), bhindi masala (okra), or paneer bhurji (scrambled cottage cheese). Add a small container of plain yogurt or a cooling raita. For a sweet touch, include a few pieces of fruit like grapes or banana slices.

2. Rice & Lentil Power Bento by AURA DWELL

Include a portion of simple, flavorful rice (like jeera rice or plain steamed rice). Pair it with a kid-friendly lentil dish like dal tadka (tempered lentils) or a creamy matar dal (peas lentils). Add some crunchy carrot and cucumber sticks, and a small sweet like a piece of jaggery or a date.

3. Mini Idli/Uttapam Bento by AURA DWELL

Pack a few mini idlis (steamed rice cakes) or mini uttapams (savory pancakes made with rice and lentils). Include a small container of sambar (vegetable and lentil stew) and coconut chutney for dipping. Add some fruit like a small orange or a few berries.

4. Paratha & Pickle Fun Bento by AURA DWELL

Include a small, soft whole wheat paratha (plain or with mild potato filling). Pair it with a tiny container of mild mixed vegetable pickle or a sweet mango chutney. Add some sliced cucumber and tomato, and a small sweet like a piece of barfi or a peda.

5. Sandwich with an Indian Twist Bento by AURA DWELL

Prepare small sandwiches using whole wheat bread with fillings like mashed potato and peas, paneer tikka (small pieces), or cucumber and mint chutney. Cut them into fun shapes. Add some carrot and bell pepper sticks, and a small treat like a few chaklis or a small ladoo.

6. Poha/Upma Bento by AURA DWELL

Pack a portion of poha (flattened rice cooked with mild spices and vegetables) or upma (semolina cooked with vegetables). These are light, flavorful, and easy to eat. Include a small container of plain yogurt and some fruit like pomegranate seeds or chopped apple.

7. Veggie & Paneer Skewer Bento by AURA DWELL

Include small, kid-friendly skewers with pieces of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and paneer (Indian cottage cheese). You can lightly marinate them in a mild yogurt-based dressing. Add a small container of mint-coriander chutney and some fruit slices.

These Indian-inspired bento box ideas focus on being popular with kids, easy to pack, convenient to eat, and using good quality, nutritious ingredients. They offer a variety of flavors and textures that can make lunchtime exciting! Remember to adjust spice levels to suit your child's taste.